Q. Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 75 (3) provides clearly that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. So, only LokSabha can pass a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers.
Statement 3 is incorrect: As per Article 61, when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament. The impeachment resolution needs to be passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership in each house. Thus, it is not an exclusive power of the Lok Sabha.
Sources: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth, 6th Edition, Chapter-16 & Chapter-22 https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/keps205.pdf
